Portugal

Welcome to Portugal! The country shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain in western Europe. The Atlantic Ocean borders Portugal on its western and southern sides. The sea has played a large role in Portugal’s history. In the 1400s and 1500s, the ­country’s explorers, including Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand ­Magellan, and Pedro Alvares Cabral, ­traveled the seas. The sea remains important. Portugal’s beaches attract many visitors. Fishing is still a vital industry. Come explore Portugal with TIME For Kids!

What do you know about Portugal? Get the facts on its land, culture and products.